Southern Utah Pet Adoption Guide – May 3, 2024
Southern Utah Adoptable Pet Guide
ST. GEORGE, UT – May 3, 2024. The Independent’s Southern Utah, Pet Adoption Guide, features pet adoption options from various animal shelters throughout southern Utah. Open your heart, adopt today!
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is located five miles north of Kanab at 5001 Angel Canyon Road. All adoptable cats and dogs are spayed or neutered and are up-to-date on vaccinations. If you have questions about a specific pet or the adoption process, please email adoptions@bestfriends.org, or call (435) 688-2327. If you’d like to apply to adopt one of these featured pets, search their name here then click the orange adopt link and fill out the form. Check out our current and ongoing adoption specials here.
Chili
Say hello to Chili, the sweetest, most fun-loving furball you’ll ever meet! Chili’s a charming boy who adores being around people and making furry friends. He’s got a bit of an adventurous spirit – in his previous home, he was known for his escapade skills, so he’s on the lookout for an adoptive family that loves adventure as much as he does, but also knows the importance of keeping him safe and sound.
With a heart full of joy, Chili is all about those long, exploratory walks and thrilling adventures. Yet, after a day full of excitement, he’s your go-to cuddle buddy, ready to snuggle up and listen to your every word.
He’s polishing up his leash skills and is proving to be a star student, keen to learn and eager to please, making training sessions not just productive, but super fun too!
Mojito
Are you looking for some refreshments this summer? Mojito is just the guy for you! He is friendly and cuddly with just the right amount of playfulness. Mojito would be the perfect adventure buddy for any season!
Mojito would prefer to live in a home without children. If you think Mojito would be a good fit for you reach out to our adoptions team today!
Forest
Meet Forest! He’s a shy, nervous guy who is learning all about the world around him. While he is not comfortable around people, he loves being around other dogs. He learns from them and feels much more at ease in the presence of other dogs. Because of this, Forest is looking for a home with at least one other confident dog who can show him the ropes.
Forest doesn’t feel comfortable walking on leash yet, so he needs a home with a tall, secure fence so he can feel safe. An adopter should be prepared to give Forest time and space to build trust as well as transport him to his new home in a crate.
If you’d like to learn more about Forest, please reach out to an adoption specialist today.
Todd
Meet Todd, the adorable orange tabby currently very shy and finding comfort in smaller spaces. Despite his initial shyness, Todd’s vibrant personality and playful nature shine through, making him a delightful companion even in quieter moments.
Todd may prefer smaller spaces at first as they provide him with a sense of security and familiarity. However, with patience, gentle encouragement, and a loving environment, Todd has the potential to gradually open up and explore new horizons.
As Todd gains confidence and trust, you’ll witness his playful side emerge, bringing joy and laughter to your home. With time and understanding, Todd will blossom into a loyal and affectionate feline friend, creating cherished moments and heartwarming memories together.
Yermo
Meet Yermo, the large long-haired orange tabby with a big heart and a handsome face, eagerly seeking out his family. Yermo’s warm personality and affectionate nature make him a standout feline, ready to shower his love and affection on those he cares about.
Yermo adores spending time with people, whether lounging together, playing games, or simply enjoying each other’s company. With his striking orange fur and captivating gaze, Yermo is sure to capture your heart from the moment you meet him.
Tillie
Meet Tillie, the beautiful tortie cat eagerly looking for a nice home to run around in and a loving family to warm up to. Tillie’s unique tortoiseshell coat and charming personality make her a standout feline, ready to bring joy and companionship to her new home.
Tillie enjoys exploring her surroundings and having space to run and play. A home with room to roam and plenty of cozy spots for lounging would be perfect for her adventurous spirit.
RSQ
RSQ is a non-profit animal rescue in St. George, Utah. Our mission is to be a voice for the voiceless, bettering the lives of animals in Utah’s rural communities. All the animals in our care are fully vetted including spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipped, and any medical care they may need before adoption. We are open for walk-in visitors on Thursdays, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. For more information on RSQ and our adoptable animals, please contact RSQ at (800) 897-1136 or visit rsqutah.org.
Ren
Hi there, my name is Ren, and I am a playful, affectionate, and quiet dog. I love to be around other dogs and people. Even though I am just a young pup, I already have so much love to give.
I would love to be someone’s best friend, someone who likes to cuddle. If you choose to adopt me, I promise to be your devoted companion and bring joy into your life. I am just a pup, but I know how to act like an adult.
Finley
Sweet Finley is looking for his furever family! He’s a young poodle mix, very smart, and eager to learn. He walks well on a leash and is ready to find someone to train him so he can unleash his full poodle potential!
Snuggles are a fave for Finley, so if you have an empty lap, look no further! Finley is in a foster home, but available to meet with application submission.
Leo
Meet Leo, a big bundle of joy and playfulness! This big guy has lots of love to give to his forever family. Leo is very good with other dogs, he is always up for a walk around the park, or just a snuggle.
Leo is a very smart dog who can’t wait to meet you and shower you with lots of slobbery kisses! He is good with cats, dogs, kids, and even farm animals. If you are looking for a great companion, he is the one. Leo is currently in a foster home and is available to see by appointment.
Gwen
Have no fear, Gwen is here! This gorgeous girl is about a year old, very friendly, and super affectionate. Siamese are here to please and you won’t be disappointed!
Gwen is house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats, dogs, children or alone. Apply to meet this stunner today!
Sydney
Looking for the perfect mate? Meet gorgeous Sydney! She has patches of gorgeous orange, black, and beige all over her long cream fur. Her eyes are lined with the perfect “cat eye” liner.
She’s a stunner but has a great personality too! This sweet girl loves to sit on your lap and chat with you about her day. The total package. Don’t wait! Put in your app for sweet Sidney today!
Lenny
Introducing Lenny, an endearing feline who is a little misunderstood. While he may seem a bit scared and uneasy around humans, he has found solace in a few, slowly revealing his true charm and tender nature when given the time and care.
Lenny is a handsome fella, waiting for that special someone who’s as laid back as he is and will indulge in this sweet cat’s favorite pastimes including basking in sunny spots and taking luxurious cat naps.
The City of Mesquite Animal Shelter
Please visit Mesquite Animal Shelter’s Petfinder website for a current listing and more detailed information on the animals. Mesquite Animal Shelter Petfinder or Please also check our Facebook pages for lost and found animals along with pet information at Mesquite Animal Control. We are located at 795 Hardy Way in Mesquite, Nevada. Animal Control may be reached by phone or voicemail at (702) 346-5268. Appointments will be made for you to visit an animal you are interested in adopting. All animals will be spayed or neutered prior to leaving the shelter and receive a 1-year rabies vaccination and city license. Ages are approximate.
Snickers
Snickers was left with a family who could not care for him. He is friendly, loves people, and being with you.
Snickers is a small-sized pit bull terrier. He is strong but good on leash, and learning to play with toys.
Make arrangements to meet Snickers today!
Asher
Asher was found as a stray but had to belong to someone as he is super friendly and loves being with people. He will sit on your lap, put paws around your neck, and give kisses.
Make arrangements to meet Asher today! He is ready to give all of his love to his person/family.
Joey
Joey was found as a stray. We don’t know why no one has come to claim him.
He is very friendly, comes when called, and follows you around. Joey wants to be with you and will sit as close as possible and “make biscuits’.
Providing Animals With Support (PAWS)
PAWS Adoption Center is now open to the public Tuesday – Saturday 11 AM–3 PM. Located at 1125 W. 1130 N. in St. George. All pets are microchipped, spayed, or neutered, and current on vaccinations. Below are the pets currently available for adoption from the shelter. Adoption applications here. For more information contact PAWS at (435) 688-9748.
Dash
Dash is a 2-year-old Shepherd Mix. He is approximately 30 pounds and a true sweetheart. He loves walks, hikes, and playing with other dogs and humans. He knows how to use a doggy door, too. He is very friendly and will make a great family dog.
Stop by the PAWS Adoption Center and meet this amazing guy.
Ranger
Ranger is a 1-2 year-old Lab/Retriever Mix and he is one great dog! This fun-loving affectionate guy loves all humans, is good with other dogs, and loves walks and playing.
Ranger loves being outdoors. He is medium-sized, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, and neutered.
Stop by the PAWS Adoption Center to meet him!
Rose
Rose is approximately 5 months old and is a Lab/Hound mix. She is very smart and learns fast. What a sweet puppy she is! She will be a great addition to any family.
She is energetic and playful and loves people and other dogs. Come in and meet her this week. You can adopt this great girl and start having fun with her!
Reana
Reana is a 6-year-old Calico looking for a calm loving home where she can cuddle up on a lap or sit in a window sill and enjoy the sun. She’s loving but independent and what a beauty.
Reana is ready to go home so come by the PAWS Cat Room to meet her. She will make a great companion/pet for some lucky person.
Lloyd
Lloyd is approximately 5 years old and a very handsome Tabby. He is shy at first but loves human affection. He will do best in a quiet home where he can get attention and love. He will be fine with another calm cat but mostly prefers to be the only animal because of his shyness.
Once he picks his human he will give you unconditional love. He’s a beautiful guy who enjoys human affection but can also be independent when left alone.
Angie
Angie is not only beautiful, she’s as sweet as they come. This loving girl is good with other cats, loves all humans, and will be the perfect addition to her new family.
She is a petite 2-year-old with gorgeous fur. She will mesmerize you with her brilliant green eyes. You need to meet this one before someone else scoops her up!
Jackson Day Animal Rescue
Jackson Day Animal Rescue is a Utah nonprofit seeking to enhance the lives of shelter and rescue animals through adoption, medical services & community involvement. All efforts of Jackson Day Animal Rescue are run by our volunteers and the donations we receive. Our mission is to increase adoptions, assist in medical expenses, and bring awareness in our community about homeless pets.
Visit our website at JacksonDayFoundation.org. To adopt please fill out our Adoption Application here. We are always looking for volunteers and fosters! Please email us for more information at: info@jacksondayfoundation.org. Join us today!
*All of our kitties are spayed/neutered, microchipped, have 1st vaccines, and come with a free vet checkup.*
Curly
This cute little guy Curly absolutely loves everyone he meets!
This 3-year-old miniature Poodle/mix is just as sweet as they come. Curly weighs about 11 pounds. He walks pretty well on a leash. Curly is working on perfecting his house training.
Curly has some small balance and coordination issues due to cerebellar hypoplasia, which is a disease that denotes an inadequate development of the cerebellum, a section of the brainstem largely responsible for controlling motor impulses. However, Curly’s symptoms are minor and he can go on to live a great quality of life for many years to come. We think Curly’s bits of imbalance make him all the more adorable and endearing!
Sweet Curly loves to cuddle and be held. Because he’s such a little dude, Curly would do best in a home with older kids who are kind and gentle with him. He will make a wonderful companion for anyone who loves small dogs!
Sammie
Sweet Sammie is slowly coming out of his shell. He was rescued from a neglectful home with four other dogs. Initially, he is timid but shows no signs of aggression toward people or other dogs.
Sammie is potty trained and is working on his leash skills. He enjoys a good snuggle. A quiet home would work well for him.
It’s sweet Sammie’s turn to be loved and taught that life can be good.
Jet
Jet is a big goofball who thinks he’s a lap dog! Seriously, this guy likes to ham it up. He loves everyone he meets! He’s playful, handsome, smart, and will give you all of his love and then some!
Jet is the perfect dog for an active, energetic person or family who will include him in all of their excursions. Loyal and oh-so-loving, Jet would love to be part of a family who will love and cherish him always.
Bohdi
Bohdi is approximately 8 months old and weighs 50 pounds. We don’t know what he is mixed with, but one thing is for sure – Bohdi is 100% awesome!
Bohdi gets along great with his foster dog siblings, other dogs, kids, and adults. He is indifferent to kitties. Bohdi is house-trained and uses the doggy door like a champ. He also sleeps in a crate at night with his very special dinosaur toy. Awwww!
He is sweet and gentle and he loves to be with his foster family. However, he is okay with being left alone. This tri-colored cutie plays fetch and really loves going out on daily walks. He is obedient off-leash. Bohdi also enjoys water so he would absolutely love to have a doggy pool in his fur-ever home.
This boy is affectionate and very lovable. He will be a wonderful family pet!
Jasper
Jasper is an energetic, 3-year-old who is eager to please, well-behaved, and needs to be in a home with older children and active people.
Jasper is crate-trained and knows lots of commands. He likes to be out on the water and play in the water, and he loves to go for walks.
Although he is crate trained, he likes to be with his human and sleep in their bed at night (awwww!). Jasper is house-trained.
He got along just fine with a kitty as a housemate, and he was friends with a chicken. He ignores little dogs but it is unknown how Jasper would react to a larger dog.
This sweetheart is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Jasper is a very handsome boy who would love to find his fur-ever family!
Because Animals Matter
Because Animals Matter is dedicated to reducing animal abuse and neglect for adoption through a network of foster homes and the Because Animals Matter Center, a transition facility. It also welcomes volunteers for a variety of activities and needs foster families for animals awaiting their forever homes. Please contact Because Animals Matter at (435) 773-5209 or visit becauseanimalsmatter.com for more information. If you’re interested in any of our beautiful animals, submit a BAM Adoption Application and, if approved, we will contact you as soon as possible to arrange a meeting. If you don’t hear back within 7 days, please text us at (435) 773-5209.
Archie
Great with kids and dogs of all sizes, Archie was born around August 10th and this rough-and-tumble boy is available for adoption.
Archie has been neutered, is current on his vaccinations, and is more than ready to start his life with his new forever family!
Rosie
Beautiful Rosie is just a little over a year old. She is sweet and shy and loves to snuggle.
Something in her past has made Rosie fearful and her love must be earned but it’s so rewarding when she bonds with her special person. She is people-selective: she distrusts some men and some children make her nervous so a quiet household would be her best fit.
Rosie has been spayed, microchipped, and is fully vaccinated. Plus, she has eyelashes to die for!
Jada
After living with her family for 9 years, 10-year-old Jada was surrendered because they could no longer give her the attention she needed. Now she’s hoping to spend her golden years safe, warm, and loved. She’s an absolute sweetheart.
Jada is crate-trained, knows how to use a doggy door, loves going for walks, and enjoys rides in the car. She’s playful and adores people. She’s good with kids and most female dogs as long as they aren’t too big and pushy. She says no thank you to cats. She knows come, sit, down, and stay.
Jada has been spayed and microchipped and is current on her vaccinations. Her doctor says she’s in good shape for a girl her age.
Jenga
What a happy girl pretty Jenga is but … she would be even happier with a home of her own.
Jenga is such a sweetheart. We’re guessing she’s approximately two years old. She loves to romp with the other dogs and adores kids, although she might get a bit too excited for little ones.
She is spayed, housebroken, microchipped, and up to date on her vaccinations.
Sam
Sam’s family moved and couldn’t take her along.
The good thing is Sam is housebroken, spayed, and current on her vaccinations. She’s very friendly and loves playing with kids and other dogs. The not-so-good thing is she will counter-surf if allowed and chew out of boredom so she will need an active family for stimulation to get her energy out and supervision to keep her busy and out of trouble.
She’s a beautiful girl who just needs to learn some manners.
